VP of HR POST NUMBER: 441053
Vice President of Human Resources – Entertainment/Tech Industry
Location: Santa Monica, CA (On-Site)
Salary: $200,000 - $250,000 Incentives (DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time
Vaco LA is partnering with a rapidly growing Entertainment/Tech company looking for a VP of HR to lead and expand its HR operations, culture, and talent strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the company's workplace culture, talent development, and overall HR strategy.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to build and lead an HR team in a fast-scaling organization.
- Strategic leadership role with direct impact on company culture and growth.
- Highly collaborative environment working closely with executive leadership.
Key Responsibilities
HR Leadership & Strategy
- Design and execute HR initiatives that support company growth and business goals.
- Partner with executives and department heads to drive a people-first culture.
- Build and lead a high-performing HR team, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
Talent & Organizational Development
- Oversee hiring, onboarding, and retention strategies to attract and retain top industry talent.
- Develop career growth programs, leadership training, and succession planning.
- Enhance employee experience through engagement, recognition, and development programs.
Employee Relations & Workplace Culture
- Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees, fostering an inclusive and positive work environment.
- Manage conflict resolution, performance concerns, and employee relations with a balanced and strategic approach.
- Lead company-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
HR Operations & Compliance
- Oversee all HR policies, processes, and compliance efforts in line with federal and state regulations.
- Manage compensation, benefits, payroll, and HR systems to optimize efficiency.
- Implement HR technology solutions and process improvements to scale operations effectively.
Qualifications
- 10 years of HR leadership experience (Director level or above).
- Bachelor’s Degree required; HR certifications are a plus.
- Experience leading HR operations in the Entertainment or Tech industry is highly preferred.
- Proven track record of implementing HRIS systems and streamlining HR processes.
If you’re an experienced HR leader who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving industry and wants to make a real impact, apply today!
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.